As any kid with an Elf on the Shelf knows, no human can touch Santa's little spy or he will lose his magic. That's why Ashley made sure to wear Santa's special magic gloves while sewing Sam back together.

Ashley then sprinkled some Christmas magic (actually glitter) on Sam once he was back in one piece. The elf was discharged from the hospital the same day.

"Sam is now back on his shelf and mom will definitely make sure that he is out of Zoey’s reach,'' the hospital wrote on Facebook.